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Welcome to the Community Calendar, Miami-Dade County’s central resource for what’s happening in our Jewish community. Here you can search for upcoming events or post items from your Jewish nonprofit.

If the Greater Miami Jewish Federation logo appears next to a listing, it means the event meets Federation’s fundraising guidelines. Events that have been approved by the Multiple Appeals Committee ensure the coordination and non-duplication of fundraising efforts within Miami's Jewish community.

Kosher Food and Wine Miami brings the best of Kosher Food and Wine to Miami each year. Taste sumptuous samples and make a difference! This is an evening dedicated to the industry’s finest wines and our city’s most celebrated kosher caterers and restaurants.
We are pleased to present wines from all over the world that are both long-time classics, cult favorites and some new wines that are getting ready to be released, as well as access to the people responsible for helping to make the wines. And what is wine without the food? You will have a chance to sample culinary options from some of the finest kosher restaurants and caterers South Florida has to offer showcasing elegantly presented signature dishes.
This one-of-its-kind event will not only promote the kosher trade industry and Israel’s ever evolving techno-agricultural production, but it will help us continue our 96-year long labor of love bettering the lives of thousands of children and women in the State of Israel through WIZO’s over 800 educational and social projects.

Join us for a Literary Luncheon with author Lauren Belfer. She’ll be discussing her book, “And After The Fire”. It asks the question, “what would you do if you found a long-lost musical masterpiece that was anti-Semitic?” The action moves from Berlin in the 1780s to Germany in 1945 to the present day.
Tickets: $36/ Members: $18 Lunch is included.

The Jurisprudence Award was established to recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession and to the community at large, while exemplifying the principles upon which the Anti-Defamation League was founded.

Join hundreds of Jewish teens from South Florida! Early bird special discount exclusively for teens who reserve before Dec 8, while supplies last! $15 includes Tickets & Food!
Tickets and info at (305) 770-1919 or ChabadChayil.org/3153504

It's Shabanukah time at Temple Beth Sholom! Join us for our annual Shabanukah dinner following services. Dinner will include salad, brisket, vegetables, and of course latkes and sufganiyot.
This is a great way for families to Let's celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah together.
Adults - $20 per person
Children- ages 2-12 $12 per person.
Don't forget to bring your own family Chanukiyah (menorah) to light at your table. For more information please visit
www.tbsmb.org or
Call Buffy at 305-538-7231 ext 250

Join us for services under the starts followed by Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration.
On Friday, December 15th at 6:00 PM.
*Hanukkah and Shabbat Songs *Dinner & Lots of Latkes and Sufganiyot(Donuts) *Bounce Houses & Fun Stations for Children *Kids Tesla Raffle Drawing *Gelt and Dreidels for All
There is no charge for this event; however, we ask that you bring a new unwrapped gift for a child in need!

Come bring in Miami's best season with an Ugly Sweater Shabbat with Moishe House Miami Midtown, Moishe House South Palm Beach and Repair The World Miami! We'll party it up Miami winter style at Notso Tokyo with great bites, great drinks and great people!
We'll also be touching upon the concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) regarding people experiencing homelessness and are holding a winter clothing drive for Chapman Partnership Miami Homeless Shelters and Services, so be sure to bring something cozy to donate!
$10 entry for an appetizer buffet and your first drink.

Join us for a family friendly, bbq-themed Hanukkah party featuring latkes, live music, and line-dancing! $36 for adults, $10 children. To register, please call the Temple office at (305) 573-5900 or register online at www.templeisrael.net/hoedown.

The TBTAS Chanukah Party will be delightful!
1) There is no admission charge. But donations are truly appreciated, and names of donors will be listed in the Chanukah Program:
Gold Level: Donation of $100;
Silver level: Donation of $50
Bronze level: Donation of $25
2) Chanukah candle-lighting will be done in family groupings. So be sure to bring your family menorah, candles & matches.
3) The Temple Choir will lead us in Chanukah singing.
4) There will be a special presentation of the Chanukah story.
5) Children will be able to compose Chanukah cards for hospital patients.
6) Chanukah baskets, filled with goodies, will be auctioned off.
7) Kiddy bags of goodies will be distributed (including dreidels).
8) There will be a raffle with prizes.
9) Refreshments will be served:
Latkes, applesauce, sour cream, sufganiot (donuts), Chanukah cookies, nibble food, hot & cold beverages.
“Chag Samay-ach”

The TBTAS Chanukah Party will be delightful!
1) There is no admission charge. But donations are truly appreciated, and names of donors will be listed in the Chanukah Program:
Gold Level: Donation of $100;
Silver level: Donation of $50
Bronze level: Donation of $25
2) Chanukah candle-lighting will be done in family groupings. So be sure to bring your family menorah, candles & matches.
3) The Temple Choir will lead us in Chanukah singing.
4) There will be a special presentation of the Chanukah story.
5) Children will be able to compose Chanukah cards for hospital patients.
6) Chanukah baskets, filled with goodies, will be auctioned off.
7) Kiddy bags of goodies will be distributed (including dreidels).
8) There will be a raffle with prizes.
9) Refreshments will be served:
Latkes, applesauce, sour cream, sufganiot (donuts), Chanukah cookies, nibble food, hot & cold beverages.
“Chag Samay-ach”

The 3 on 3 Hoopsfest Basketball Fundraiser will include Basketball Tournaments, Pro-Sports Celebrities, Pro-team Giveaways, a Trophy Ceremony and Silent Auction.
The money raised from the Silent Auction will benefit our sports department and our scholarship fund, giving all families in our community the opportunity to be a part of our incredible programs and services the MBJCC offers.

You are invited to you join an incredible Chanukah celebration for the whole family hosted by Chabad of Palmetto Bay.
Featuring a spectacular magic show! Rock climbing wall! Make your own fidget dreidels! Chanukah slime! Delicious doughnuts and latkes! And so much more! Free of charge!
Sunday, December 17th, 1:00-3:00 at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152 Street,
On the soccer field.
The Mayor Eugene Flinn will join Rabbi Zalman Gansburg for The Grand Menorah Lighting at 2:00 pm.
For further information visit www.JewishPalmettoBay.org or call 786-208-9222.

Join us on December 22nd for the Miami Rescue Missions, Serve-A-Thon. This program serves over 2,000 men, women and children in one day. Volunteers will be assigned a specific role such as server, greeter, clean up crew , hosting and giving out hygiene bags. This event is very limited 10 VOLUNTEER MAXIMUM. We will fill this program on a first come first served basis.

Please join The Network and Repair the World as we serve lunch to the men, women and children serviced by Camillus house. Volunteers must fill out paper work to attend and walk ins will NOT be accepted to this program.

Join us on the 25th as we serve lunch to the men, women and children living at Chapman Partnership. Volunteers must be 14 years of age and older, all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at the Jewish Theological Seminary, will speak during FNL; and present a Lunch & Learn followed Saturday morning services. $10 per person.

"The Patriots" is a riveting novel about idealism, betrayal, and family secrets set in the U.S. and Russia during the Cold War years. When the Great Depression hits, Florence Fein leaves college for what appears to be a plum job in Moscow—and the promise of love and independence. But once in Russia, she quickly becomes entangled in a country she can’t escape. Through the history of one family, who moves back and forth between continents over three generations, "The Patriots" is a poignant tale of the power of love, the rewards and risks of friendship, and the secrets parents and children keep from one another.

A bestselling author and rabbi’s profoundly affecting exploration of the meaning and purpose of the soul, inspired by the famous correspondence between Albert Einstein and a grieving rabbi.
“A human being is part of the whole, called by us ‘Universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings as something separate from the rest―a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness...” ―Albert Einstein
When Rabbi Naomi Levy came across this poignant letter by Einstein it shook her to her core. His words perfectly captured what she has come to believe about the human condition: That we are intimately connected, and that we are blind to this truth.

Join us to hear Sana Krasikov talk about her award winning multigenerational novel.This book is about idealism, betrayal, and family secrets set in the U.S. and Russia, spanning most of the 20th Century. Lunch is included.

American Friends of the Hebrew University, in honor of the completion of the Palm Beach Courtyard, is presenting the prestigious Palm Beach Dinner on the evening of Saturday, January 13, 2018 at The Breakers Palm Beach. AFHU pays tribute to longstanding commitment to Israel, the cause of education and Israel’s foremost institution of higher learning and research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Funds raised through the gala will benefit the Palm Beach Memory and Cognitive Research Fund at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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On Saturday night, Chabad Chayil will light up the skies—literally—with a one of a kind havdalah ceremony featuring games, artisanal popcorn making, and a rocket balloon light show to dazzle even the most minecraft glazed eyes.
This month, Havdallah Family Game Night (the next exciting adventure from CKids Club International) unites friends and family for an evening of skyrocketing fun. Kids and parents join forces to tackle challenges and discover they’re Jewish knowledge during our family game show, putting creativity and collaboration to the test. The excitement will also include board games with a Jewish twist!
Back by popular demand, the artisanal popcorn-making booth gets kids cooking up their own fantastic flavors of this all time favorite snack. Then “blast off” as families launch LED illuminated rocket balloons into the night.
CKids Club is a global community of children aged 7-12, who unite each month for unforgettable events empowering them to tap into their talents and interests, while connecting to their own Jewish identity and impact.
To learn more or to register your child please visit ChabadChayil.org/3862562 or call us at (305) 770-1919.
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American Friends of the Hebrew University presents "ALEF".- Where Hebrew University experts and other leading individuals are brought together to discuss a spectrum of vital issues. Among these are medical breakthroughs important to human health, Middle East affairs, Innovation and Technology.
Guest speakers to include: Dr. Yossi Tam, Cannabinoid Research; Dr. Adi Mizrahi, Co-director of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences; Dr. Aron Troen, Nutrition and the aging brain; Dr. Merav Stern, applied mathematics in relation to brain sciences; Ambassador Dan Kurtzer, Former ambassador to Israel and Egypt.

American Friends of the Hebrew University present Miami ALEF- Where Hebrew University experts are brought together to discuss a spectrum of vital issues. Guest speakers include: Dr. Yossi Tam, Cannabinoid Research; Dr. Adi Mizrahi, co-director of the Safra Center for Brain Sciences and Dr. Aron Troen, research on nutrition and the aging brain.

The Refugee Crisis: The Jewish Response An Evening of Education and Action
As Jews, the issue of refugee resettlement is particularly important. Our rabbis teach us that no fewer than 36 times the commandment of protecting the rights of the powerless and the stranger are repeated (Bava Metzia 59a). Our historical experience roots this obligation in our own stories, as we personally know the vulnerability and isolation of those without home or place. We are living through the largest refugee crisis in human history. What is the nature of this refugee crisis?

Celebrate 5 years of Fuente Latina! We work with Spanish language media to educate them on Israel, her present situation and all she has to offer. This is done through TV, radio, digital, content creation and journalist fellowships to Israel. This is sure to be a fun night with dinner and dancing --- all Latino style!

Dr. Montefiore's latest history book is The Romanovs 1613-1918 was on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 8 weeks. He is the author of Jerusalem: The Biography, which won the Jewish Book Council Award. His forthcoming book is Red Sky at Noon. At the Miller Center on University of Miami Campus, 5202 University Drive, Merrick Building Auditorium, Coral Gables, FL 33146. RSVP: ccjs@miami.edu; Tel. 305-284-6882; Fax 305-284-5274.

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